February 27, 2024 – Drumheller, Alberta – Correctional Service Canada On February 26, 2024, Abdirahman Mahamed, an inmate from Drumheller Institution, died while in our custody. At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 3 years and 4 months since May 5, 2023, for possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm with…
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March 1, 2024 — Duncan’s First Nation, Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada Duncan’s First Nation, a close-knit community in northern Alberta, recently celebrated the opening of their new water treatment plant, ensuring safe, clean, and reliable drinking water for the community now and for future generations. This collaborative project between Duncan’s First…
Read moreInternet service provider Combined federal and provincial funding Number of households to be served Communities to benefit Technology Estimated Completion Date UBF-07035 (ATG Arrow Technology Group Limited Partnership) $3,500,977 221, of which 150 are Indigenous Carcajou, Keg River, Paddle Prairie Fibre last…
Read moreRural communities to benefit from increased connectivity to high-speed Internet March 5, 2024 – Siksika Nation, Alberta All Canadians need reliable and affordable high-speed Internet, no matter where they live. That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Alberta. Today, the Honourable…
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March 7, 2024 — Fort McKay First Nation, Treaty 8 Territory, Alberta — Indigenous Services Canada Today, Chief Raymond Powder of Fort McKay First Nation, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic…
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PrairiesCan funding of $4 million will bolster the ability of Indigenous Tourism Alberta to draw more visitors to authentic Indigenous experiences, events and attractions across the province March 13, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta – PrairiesCan The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of tourism to support economic reconciliation and enable Indigenous communities on…
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